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Brother for Alexandra

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Firsttimebabymummy · 22/08/2026 12:19

Have a little boy due soon and struggling to decide on his name. His big sister is Alexandra. Based in the UK.

We settled on her name as like the regal vibes, potential nicknames, easily recognisable whilst being uncommon.

The list we have so far:

Laurence

Charles (like how both have unisex nickname)

Maxwell (Alex and Max)

Cedric

Edwin.. like Edward too.

We both love the name Frederick however feel its too popular as so many "Freddie's"

Any input or other suggestions much appreciated!

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SeraphinaRainbird · 24/08/2026 22:32

Theodore?

Ooooohhhyessss · 24/08/2026 22:22

I have a Laurence/ Laurie and it’s a fabulous name …he loves his name as well!
He is confident and successful but not a twat .
Alexandra and Laurence sound great together.

ajandjjmum · 24/08/2026 22:18

I have a Max and Alexandra. DS wishes we'd have chosen a longer version of his name!

roshi42 · 24/08/2026 19:59

George
Magnus
Marcus

Blorengia · 24/08/2026 19:50

Nicholas and Alexandra... About as regal as you could get.

LooksLikeIPickedTheWrongWeekToQuitDrinking · 24/08/2026 19:34

Well Alexandra is a very excellent name, strong and elegant (yes, I have one!)

You have good suggestions already, but my vote goes to Dominic. I also like Laurence, James, Edward and Thomas.

Mycatmax · 24/08/2026 07:18

Edward

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Firsttimebabymummy · 24/08/2026 07:08

Thank you all!

Really like some suggestions- especially Sebastian but DH has vetoed.
We do like Benjamin and Christopher but can't use
Think Charles is front runner followed by Laurence then Edwin and Cedric at the moment.

LOVE Walter and Ernest but don't feel we can actually use them when said out loud if that makes sense!

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Giraffehaver · 23/08/2026 22:31

Cedric is a great name

Cocktailsandcheese · 23/08/2026 20:56

Edward was my first thought before I read your list

Lampzade · 23/08/2026 19:16

Edward is nice too

Lampzade · 23/08/2026 19:14

James

mummysmagicmedicine · 23/08/2026 19:13

Alexandra and…

Maxim/Maximus/Maximillian - Max
Christopher- Kit
Wilfred- Wilf
Sebastian- Seb
Solomon- Sol
Montgomery- Monty
Rupert- Rue
Reginald- Reggie
Wilbur- Wilby
Phillip- Pip
Artemis- Artie
Arthur- Artie

mathanxiety · 23/08/2026 02:19

bigplate · 22/08/2026 18:13

Another vote for Nicholas, which was on PP's list.

Like Alexandra, it's classical and substantial without being flashy!

Nicholas and Alexandra - now where have I heard that pairing before...

user1492757084 · 23/08/2026 01:27

I agree. Freddie is too popular.
My favourites from your list are ..

Charles
Cedric
Edward

Others ..
Thomas
Christopher
Hugh
Benjamin
Leopold
Bruce
Angus
Gerald
Stirling
David
John

user293948849167 · 22/08/2026 23:47

I like Laurence, Edward or Edwin

PiggieWig · 22/08/2026 21:55

Edward is lovely and there are so many nicknames. Ed, Ned, Ted, Eddie, Woody… all lovely

LilyLemonade · 22/08/2026 21:49

Nice names - I like Edwin best.

What about
Marcus
Michael
Rory
Adrian
John
Eric

Gemstonebeach · 22/08/2026 21:32

I like Maxwell or Edward best, the only one I don’t like is Edwin.

Myswweetchild · 22/08/2026 21:24

Alexandra is beautiful
Love Edward and Laurence
@Firebird83 gorgeous names.

Firebird83 · 22/08/2026 21:13

I like Laurence and Edwin best. What about:

Benjamin
Christopher
Dominic
Edmund
Francis
Henry
Jonathan
Matthew
Timothy
Miles
Nathaniel
Peter
Samuel
Patrick
Wilfred
Robert
Thomas
William

luckylavender · 22/08/2026 18:20

I immediately thought Charles. Edward or Edmund are good too.

rwalker · 22/08/2026 18:14

Angus

bigplate · 22/08/2026 18:13

Another vote for Nicholas, which was on PP's list.

Like Alexandra, it's classical and substantial without being flashy!

mathanxiety · 22/08/2026 18:06

I like Charles and Frederick best. I don't like Cedric or Laurence.

Suggestions:
Maximilian (not Maxwell)
Julian
Nathaniel
James
Patrick
Elliott
Robert
Louis
Christopher (nn Kit)
Francis